Senior Jason Abbott scored three rushing touchdowns in the second half and rushed for 148 yards to lead Torrington over Kennedy, 67-36, Saturday in NVL action at Municipal Stadium.

It marked the first game that Abbott played running back in his varsity career.

"All week in practice, I was getting repetitions on the scout team by trying to give the first-team defense the best look possible," said Abbott. "Today, I felt real comfortable every time I went on the field. I tried to keep my legs pumping, and get up the field and help my team."

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